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HOW TO START A TOURISM BUSINESS
November 11th at 9:59pm
A tourism business is a great way to share your passion with others looking to experience a new location or culture, be it in a business or leisure capacity. To develop a tourism business, you need to first decide on your focus and create a business plan. Afterwards, you can move on to marketing and growing your business. Beginners Guide to Starting a Tourism Business Step 1: Decide on which sector of tourism you would like to focus . Step 2: Take your geographical location into account. Step 3: Size up the competition. Step 4: Write a business plan. Step…
HOW TO DELEGATE
November 4th at 11:22pm
One of the most difficult transitions for leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading. As a new manager you can get away with holding on to work. Peers and bosses may even admire your willingness to keep “rolling up your sleeves” to execute tactical assignments. But as your responsibilities become more complex, the difference between an effective leader and a super-sized individual contributor with a leader’s title is painfully evident. This is why is very important to learn how to delegate your business responsibilities. To delegate is to assign responsibility and authority to someone else in order to…
FINDING BIG CORPORATE CLIENTS
October 28th at 11:15pm
Just because your business is small, it doesn’t mean your clients have to be small too. In fact, landing large corporate clients can give a huge boost to a small business’s revenues. Small companies that were suppliers to large corporations reported average revenue growth of 266.4% between one year before and two years after their first sale to a large corporation. Here’s a quick guide that can help you finding the larger accounts you are looking for. Identify Opportunities. If you want to go after a large client, you’ll probably need to adjust your approach. Research Your First Target. Now it’s…
HOW TO SET UP GOALS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
October 21st at 11:09pm
A smart CEO understands the inherent value of goal setting in steering a growing business in the right direction. Not all goal-setting is equally effective. Learning to set the right goals – and learning how to best achieve them – takes time, practice, and a little bit of guidance. Six Steps for Setting Business Goals Define Quantifiable Goals. The first step in setting business goals is determining exactly what you want to accomplish. Make your Goals Specific. Once again, make sure your business goals aren’t too vague. Commit to your Goals. Make your Goals Public. Set a Deadline. Reward Yourself. The reality is, a growing…
HOW TO BE A PROFESSIONAL WRITER
October 14th at 11:02pm
To get started as a writer follow this simple list: Write. First, you need to write as often as possible in order to create a writing habit.Earn a Degree. To get the most out of your professional writing career, you’ll likely need a degree. Build Your Portfolio. Decide What Kind of Professional Writer You Want To Be.Look for Work. Here are 5 proven strategies to be successful as a writer. Identify what you are. Call yourself a writer. Submit yourself to a master. I am an advocate for mentoring. Show up and do the work. To be a master of the craft,…
TOP BUSINESS ADVICE FROM TONY ROBBINS
October 7th at 10:53pm
Tony Robbins is described as an entrepreneur, a bestselling author and a philanthropist. Out of the dozens of known business gurus and strategists, he is adjudged as the #1 Life and Business Strategist in the United States, and a “world authority on leadership psychology”. 5 Business Tips from Tony Robbins Fall in love with your clients, not your products or services. Get your finances in order, and keep two sets of books. The most important part of your business is creating a raving fanbase. Always add more value for your client. Be Netflix, Not Blockbuster (stay ahead of the competition) A common mistake new…
LESSONS FROM RICHARD BRANSON
September 23rd at 9:53pm
Richard Branson was at the mere age of 20 when he founded Virgin; Virgin began as a simple chain of record stores, but he certainly didn’t limit himself to just the music industry. Branson soon branched out to create many other sub-ventures such as Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Media, Virgin Games and so on. Now one of the wealthiest British men in the world, Branson has built himself a huge empire with the Virgin name being spread across so many different niches. Here are some of Richard Branson’s success lessons he has given to fellow entrepreneurs, in order to be…
HOW TO GET A LOW INTEREST BUSINESS FUNDING
September 16th at 9:43pm
Low-interest business funding options include SBA funding and online loans. You’ll need good credit and strong finances to qualify. As a business owner with good personal credit and strong financials, it’s easier to qualify for cheap financing — meaning you can borrow money at a lower annual percentage cost. The average cost of working capital on a conventional small-business funding is around 4% to 6%. That said, cost of working capitals will vary across funders, with banks typically offering lower rates than alternative or online funders. If you’re like most small business owners, your search for business funding is defined by one, simple criterion—how affordable each business funding option is. If you are in need of a low-rate…